How to Configure Google Translate API Key?

1. Function Introduction

This article will explain how to obtain the Google Translate API Key.

 

2. Operation process

1. Log in to the Google Cloud application page

Open the Chrome browser and use the guest mode to open the Google website > click Sign in in the upper right corner to start logging into your Google account.

 

If you have logged in to your Google account, you can directly jump to the Google Cloud application page: cloud.google.com click the blue button to start using it.

 

2. Apply for Google Cloud

2.1 Fill in account information

First, fill in the country/region . It is recommended to select the location of the node IP. For example, if you are using a British proxy, select the United Kingdom as the country/region. If you are using a US proxy, select the United States as the country/region.

Once you have selected your country, choose the option that best describes your organization or needs.

If you choose the corporate category here, you can also get an additional $100 in usage fees (on top of the $300), but you need to enter a business email in this step.

2.2 Identity Verification and Contact Information

Enter your phone number for post-authentication contact information.

Google will send a text message with a 6-digit verification code to verify your identity and confirm your contact information so that we can provide you with solutions to improve your Cloud experience. Standard rates apply.

At the flag icon in front of the phone number, click the down arrow and select China +86 . Fill in your domestic mobile phone number in the phone number field. After receiving the verification code, fill it in and continue to the next step .

2.3 Fill in payment information verification

This step is the key to registering for Google Cloud. You need to verify your credit card information and select individual as the account type .

Enter the credit card number, expiration date, and CVV 3-digit security code. 

The billing address will only be mailed to this address after actual charges are incurred and paper bills are requested to be mailed.

The billing address can be found on Google Maps or obtained from a random address generator on the Internet.

After clicking Start using, you will receive a transaction reminder via SMS or bank APP. Google will deduct $1 from your credit card and return it immediately. At this point, your application for Google Cloud has been successful!

Note: When using a credit card for a USD transaction for the first time, a risk control call from the bank's credit card center will ask whether you are the one making the transaction. Just answer yes .

Your usage includes $300 in credits, which can be used in the next 90 days. You are now logged in to the Google Cloud operating platform interface.

Before logging in, Google Cloud needs to do a small survey and answer 4 questions. Of course, you can choose to close it. After answering the questions, click Finish .

Google will then recommend corresponding solutions based on your interests to host the website through Google Cloud.

 

3. Apply for the Google Translate API

3.1 Create a new Translate API project

Click Select Project to create a new Translate API project, create the project. Then click Continue.

 

3.2 Create a project

After clicking Continue > you will see the following screen, after entering your project name > click Create.

 

3.3 Enter the project

After successful creation, enter the project page.

 

3.4 Visit the Google Translate API page

Visit the Google Translate API page and click " Enable " to enable the Google Translate API under the project created earlier.

 

3.5 Get API Key

After enabling the Cloud Translation API, go to the API management page, click " Credentials " - " Create Credentials " on the left, and select the API key, as shown below:

 

When you see the pop-up window below, the Google Cloud Translator API key has been successfully created. Copy this API key.

 

4. How to configure Google Translate API in SaleSmartly

Log in to the SaleSmartly backend, click [ App Store] - [Google Translate ] > Install the app > Enter the API key you just copied in the API key input box > Click Save after completion , the system will be connected to Google Translate and the translation character count will no longer be deducted.